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They say a couple starts to look like one another after being together a long period of time (sidenote: is that my wife I hear crying?) It appears Timmy and Miss Blissā convergence starts at the hairstyle.
Note (if anyone needs it): Madelineās suggestion is based on Macbethās reputation as a cursed play (perhaps because Shakespeare revealed some actual occult secrets in the Wyrd Sisters (witches) scenes). There is a long list of verified misfortunes (including occasional catastrophes) that have occurred during stagings of the play. Actors are a cowardly, superstitious lot, and supposedly it is bad luck simply to say the word āMacbethā inside a theater except as spoken in the dialogue (you canāt put on a production of Macbeth without saying āMacbethā). Hence, when speaking about the play, it is traditional to refer to it as āthe Scottish play.ā (Again, strictly speaking this only applies inside a theater, so Madeline is in no danger.)
On the subject of āreal magicā in Macbeth, in 2007 (or so) the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC staged a production of Macbeth co-directed (with Aaron Posner) by Teller, of Penn & Teller. Emphasizing the āsupernatural horrorā aspect of the play, sophisticated stage-magic effects were incorporated into the performance (along with lots and lots of fake blood): When Macbeth sees a dagger floating magically in front of him, so does the audience; when a ghost appears and disappears, thatās what you see. Why bring this up? Amy Thompson, Richard Thompsonās wife (widow), was and is a docent and teaching artist at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
i was approached in college to join the drama club and appear in a play, yes āmacbethā when asked which role i would like to appear inā Harpo Marx was my replyā¦.
monkeysky over 3 years ago
Banquo, but common mistake
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
I donāt think there were banjos in 17th-century England.
Wilde Bill over 3 years ago
Maybe theyāre doing Deliverance.
Ivy Valory Premium Member over 3 years ago
A BANJO! Thatās just what Macbeth has always needed ā¦
jaxxxon58 over 3 years ago
Love the first panel, and all the blank stares that children do so well.
Iseau over 3 years ago
Timmy is Miss. Blissās main man and fiancĆ©.
A.Ficionada over 3 years ago
Love the slightly wider first panel to get in the disinterest of the children
uniquename over 3 years ago
Fight choreographer? This isnāt going to end well.
Sir Ruddy Blighter, Jr. over 3 years ago
Miss Bliss has yet to learn that āyou canāt tame a banjo manā
trainnut1956 over 3 years ago
wait a minuteā¦ fight choreographer???
WCraft over 3 years ago
Grand Olā Opry presents: MacBeth
stamps over 3 years ago
Yes thereās the witches doing the famous banjo duet.
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
Apparently, you canāt tie down an air conditioner or a water fountain, eitherā¦
BC in NC Premium Member over 3 years ago
Heh. Say what you will about Kevin but his expression suggests he knows what the future holds.
BC in NC Premium Member over 3 years ago
They say a couple starts to look like one another after being together a long period of time (sidenote: is that my wife I hear crying?) It appears Timmy and Miss Blissā convergence starts at the hairstyle.
fritzoid Premium Member over 3 years ago
Note (if anyone needs it): Madelineās suggestion is based on Macbethās reputation as a cursed play (perhaps because Shakespeare revealed some actual occult secrets in the Wyrd Sisters (witches) scenes). There is a long list of verified misfortunes (including occasional catastrophes) that have occurred during stagings of the play. Actors are a cowardly, superstitious lot, and supposedly it is bad luck simply to say the word āMacbethā inside a theater except as spoken in the dialogue (you canāt put on a production of Macbeth without saying āMacbethā). Hence, when speaking about the play, it is traditional to refer to it as āthe Scottish play.ā (Again, strictly speaking this only applies inside a theater, so Madeline is in no danger.)
On the subject of āreal magicā in Macbeth, in 2007 (or so) the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC staged a production of Macbeth co-directed (with Aaron Posner) by Teller, of Penn & Teller. Emphasizing the āsupernatural horrorā aspect of the play, sophisticated stage-magic effects were incorporated into the performance (along with lots and lots of fake blood): When Macbeth sees a dagger floating magically in front of him, so does the audience; when a ghost appears and disappears, thatās what you see. Why bring this up? Amy Thompson, Richard Thompsonās wife (widow), was and is a docent and teaching artist at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
aerilim over 3 years ago
Timmy looks like a regular pothead..
William Bednar Premium Member over 3 years ago
A banjo in āMacbethā? Perhaps.
robhanold over 3 years ago
Donāt forget the vacant chair at the big dinner, saved for the Banjo that diddnāt appear.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 3 years ago
Macbeth with a banjo would explain a lot. Everyone knows you canāt tie down a banjo man.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
Timmy Fretwork, the ill-fated āMacbethā of Blisshaven, has apparently already racked up a string of memorable misfortunes.
With Alice we ask, "Was there a banjo in it [the Scottish Play]?
oakie817 over 3 years ago
i was approached in college to join the drama club and appear in a play, yes āmacbethā when asked which role i would like to appear inā Harpo Marx was my replyā¦.
ars731 over 3 years ago
Lol,thatās an pretty Deep joke there. Not many comics would reference Shakespeare. Thatās why I always loved Richard Thompsonās comics
Ruth Brown over 3 years ago
During the summer Miss Bliss and Timmy become hippies.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 3 years ago
I just love Momās take on this! I know it went right over Aliceās head but I still love it!